WHPCApr 131 minWhat is the Connecticut Good Samaritan Law?Connecticut has Good Samaritan Laws with the overriding purpose of encouraging professionals and laypersons to help those in need of...
WHPCMar 141 minParent/Caregiver Survey- we need your input! The West Haven Prevention Council needs your help! We want to learn more about the City of West Haven's attitudes around risk and...
WHPCAug 16, 20215 minLet's #MentionPrevention: Marijuana On June 22nd, Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill legalizing and regulating adult-use cannabis. This means that residents over the age of...
WHPCAug 2, 20212 minGrant awarded to WHPC to prevent and reduce the abuse of drugs in the communityOn June 30, 2021 the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) awarded 65 grants for Community-Based Coalition...
WHPCMay 3, 20213 minMental Health Check-inThings are tough right now. It may feel harder than ever to express how exactly you are feeling. But sometimes — you just have to ask...
WHPCJan 19, 20211 minWhat is the Social Host Law in CT?Know the Law… Providing and allowing minors under 21 to drink alcohol or use cannabis in Connecticut is against the law. Under the law,...
WHPCJan 19, 20211 minLet’s #MentionPrevention: UNDERAGE DRINKINGHelp us curb underage drinking! Let’s #MentionPrevention is a campaign designed to assist retail and dining locations as they adjust to...
WHPCDec 17, 20201 minWhat You Need To Know About Youth VapingJoin us for an interactive and engaging webinar for community members and parents/guardians with Tricia Dahl as she speaks about the...
WHPCDec 10, 20201 minSpecific Focus Group for West Haven YouthWest Haven Youth- we want to hear from you!! Looking for participants for a Zoom Focus Group on Thursday, January 7th from 2:30-3:30. ...
WHPCDec 4, 20201 minLooking For Virtual Focus Group AttendeesCan you spare some time to help West Haven Prevention Council better understand community needs when it comes to education on substance...
WHPCNov 3, 20201 minA Conversation with Middle Schoolers About VapingWhat are teen perspectives on vaping? Watch our video to hear their opinions.
WHPCNov 2, 20201 minStudy Finds Delivery Services Are Not Always Checking for ID'sTeens' access to alcohol may have become easier during COVID-19 due to delivery services. Watch the video to learn more.
WHPCOct 29, 20202 minAlcohol on the Rise Since Youth Have Returned to SchoolAt a recent school meeting in Southern Connecticut, it was reported that underage drinking has increased and replaced vaping as a result...
WHPCOct 19, 20204 min#MentionPrevention: Middle School & Vaping - What do they know?Middle school-aged children talk about vaping with adults. Let's see what is on their minds. By West Haven Prevention Council Has your...
WHPCAug 10, 20202 minGrant awarded to create West Haven Prevention Council to tackle underage drinkingThe coalitions’ mission is to involve and engage the local community to prevent alcohol and substance use among youth MILFORD, CT –...